A criminologist decides to compile what is currently known about domestic violence; the criminologist does this by analyzing the data collected in a number of previous studies on the topic. This type of research is known as ______.
A) content analysis
B) media survey
C) participant observation
D) secondary analysis

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The correct answer is D) secondary analysis because this type of research involves analyzing data that has been collected by someone else, rather than collecting new data. In this scenario, the criminologist is examining and compiling data from previous studies, which is a classic example of secondary analysis.

A Criminologist Decides to Compile What Is Currently Known About